Is The Charter School North Dulwich a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 19 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Strong standard and two at Exceptional. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 3rd of 20 secondary schools in Southwark. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Charter School North Dulwich's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at The Charter School North Dulwich averaged an Attainment 8 score of 62.5 (England: 46.2). 72.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at The Charter School North Dulwich?

Applications for Year 7 places at The Charter School North Dulwich starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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The Charter School North Dulwich

Red Post Hill, London, SE24 9JH

Local ranking3rd of 20 secondary schools in Southwark

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1130

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 19 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 19 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Exceptional
Post-16 provision: Exceptional

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 62.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 72.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 87.2% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 179

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 97.0%
Continued in education: 97.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 1.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 80.0%
Higher education: 55.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 17.0%
Not sustained: 15.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B+

Avg A-Level Grade

43.5

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

43.8

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

174

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 36.5% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 34.5
16-18 Cohort: 389

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1330
Boys: 718 (52%)
Girls: 675 (48%)
Capacity: 1130 (123% full)
SEND: 24.9%
FSM Eligible: 23.9%
EAL: 7.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.6%
SEN Support: 19.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 72.0
Budget per Pupil: £8,129/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 5.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 51.9%
White Other: 8.8%
Black African: 8.6%
Mixed Other: 7.0%
Black Caribbean: 4.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.7%
Other: 3.0%

51.9%

White British

8.8%

White Other

8.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02073466600

info@charternorthdulwich.org.uk

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Red Post Hill

London, London

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Administrative

URN: 136298
UKPRN: 10031347
Establishment No.: 4318
Trust: THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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